Delaware’s Congressional delegation gathered in Wilmington to discuss potential cuts to Medicaid, a program that covers 25% of the state’s population and nearly half of Delaware’s children. Project 2025, a conservative agenda, aims to lower federal funding for Medicaid, with a U.S. House plan proposing at least $880 billion in cuts. Rep. Sarah McBride warned that these cuts would put Medicaid at risk, despite reassurances from Republicans that the program is not on the chopping block.
Medical professionals in Delaware expressed concern about the devastating effects of Medicaid cuts, particularly on maternal health and minority communities. They highlighted the program’s role in reducing maternal mortality and providing essential care for cancer survivors. Delaware’s federal delegation, led by Sens. McBride, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Chris Coons, vowed to oppose any cuts to Medicaid and work to protect the program.
The delegation urged the public to voice their opposition to the proposed cuts, emphasizing the impact on state governments, hospitals, and local healthcare facilities. They stressed that the burden of dealing with the aftermath of cuts would fall on vulnerable communities, including Black and brown populations. With the future of Medicaid uncertain, Delaware’s representatives are prepared to fight for the program and ensure that essential healthcare services remain accessible to all residents.
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